Brookline Bird Club – America’s most active bird club!

Bolton Flats WMA–Pine Hill Rd. Grasslands, Worcester, Massachusetts, US

Jul 13, 2025 5:45 PM – 9:00 PM

Protocol: Traveling

2.0 mile(s)

Checklist Comments:    Brookline Bird Club Trip- Pine Hill Grasslands- Leader Nick Paulson: 3 participants, warm and clear, slight breeze helped keep mosquitoes away. Great views of several Grasshopper Sparrows. One flyby Whip-Poor-Will..

40 species

Canada Goose  1

Wood Duck  7

Mallard  2

Wild Turkey  2

Mourning Dove  12

Eastern Whip-poor-will  3

Ruby-throated Hummingbird  1

Killdeer  2

American Woodcock  1

Great Blue Heron (Great Blue)  1

Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted)  1

Eastern Wood-Pewee  1

Eastern Phoebe  2

Great Crested Flycatcher  1

Eastern Kingbird  5

Red-eyed Vireo  2

Common Raven  1

Black-capped Chickadee  1

Tree Swallow  12

Barn Swallow (American)  8

Northern House Wren  1

Gray Catbird  4

Eastern Bluebird  16

Hermit Thrush  1

Wood Thrush  4

American Robin  10

Cedar Waxwing  12

American Goldfinch  7

Grasshopper Sparrow  15    Minimum counted going in. Seen and heard throughout first 2 fields. Some giving really close good views. Many singing at sunset going out, so possibly more.

Chipping Sparrow  14

Field Sparrow  22    Many seen and heard throughout first three fields.

Savannah Sparrow (Savannah)  1

Eastern Towhee  12

Red-winged Blackbird (Red-winged)  2

Common Yellowthroat  1

Pine Warbler  1

Prairie Warbler  2

Scarlet Tanager  3

Northern Cardinal  4

Indigo Bunting  7    Regular here. Only saw and heard males.

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S259941666

Bring Back Bobolinks!

Bring Back Bobolinks! This year the BBC is introducing new Endangered Species Program. Each year we plan to focus on a single bird species facing serious threats in Massachusetts and elsewhere. With this effort we

Bring Back Bobolinks!

Bring Back Bobolinks! This year the BBC is introducing new Endangered Species Program. Each year we plan to focus on a single bird species facing serious threats in Massachusetts and elsewhere. With this effort we

Bring Back Bobolinks!

Bring Back Bobolinks! This year the BBC is introducing new Endangered Species Program. Each year we plan to focus on a single bird species facing serious threats in Massachusetts and elsewhere. With this effort we

News Categories

BBC News
BBC Trip Reports
Pelagic Trip Report
In Find Memory
BBC Annual Report

Upcoming Field Trips

Field Trips / Events

Field Trips / Events Search and Views Navigation

Field Trip / Event Views Navigation

Today

  • Mount Auburn Cemetery

    Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, United States

  • Spring Migrants at Magazine Beach

    Cambridge - Magazine Beach 668 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, United States

    We will search for spring migrants and residents including warblers, vireos, sparrows, orioles, flycatchers, swallows, thrushes, raptors, waterfowl, and more. Plan for walking approximately 1.5 miles on gravel paths and grassy fields. Boots recommended as some areas can be muddy. Cosponsored by Massachusetts Audubon Society. Limited parking available in parking circle here https://tinyurl.com/sc5tf3h8 with additional

  • Millennium Park

    Boston - Millennium Park Canoe Launch 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, United States

    Join us to observe resident birds and spring migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare flycatchers, swallows & warblers. Birders of all levels welcome. The trails are generally flat and easy to walk, with some rough patches. A water bottle, sunblock, insect repellent, waterproof

  • Halibut Point State Park, Rockport

    Rockport - Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, United States

    A two-hour walk, about 1.5 miles, over easy to moderate gravel roads and trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. Restrooms are available. In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip (text ok). Cosponsored by DCR. For more Information see: https://www.mass.gov/locations/halibut-point-state-park

  • Allens Pond Mass Audubon Sanctuary, Dartmouth

    Dartmouth - Allens Pond - Beach Lot 1284 Horseneck Rd, Westport, MA, United States

    We will hike the Beach Loop and Quansett Trail. Mostly flat trails, but a mix of sandy, rocky, and muddy areas. We will look for migrants and breeders in a variety of habitats. If there is further interest we will continue to other nearby areas for any specialty species of interest.

Established in 1913, America’s most active bird club!

© 2024 Brookline Bird Club

Go to Top